Minnie'S Tea Cakes

Directions

1. 1
   Beat margarine, sugar and eggs with a fork or whisk.
2. 2
   Stir in flour; start with 2 cups and add more if needed.
3. 3
   You want to have batter stiff enough to roll.
4. 4
   Add flavoring.
5. 5
   Put flour on your hands and pinch a small piece of the batter.
6. 6
   Make a ball out of the batter and press down on a greased cookie sheet.
7. 7
   Space the tea cakes about 2 inches apart as they will spread when they begin to cook.
8. 8
   Bake in a 400° oven for approximately 8 minutes.
9. 9
   Tea cakes are done when the edges look a little brown.
10. 10
    This recipe comes from Billy's family's maid, Minnie Pearl Cooper.